On 2 October 2026, Argentina announced a citizenship-by-investment program and said it expects to begin receiving applications in Q4 2026. The announcement outlines two investment routes, but does not provide a firm opening date or complete filing process. Treat the timeline as an expectation, not confirmation that applications are currently [...]
At a glance: Victoria will rank 2026–27 skilled-nomination ROIs using its Victorian Points Test (VPT), with a maximum of 950 points across seven factors. Age and English can contribute up to 500 points combined. There is no fixed state VPT pass mark; the federal minimum points threshold for points-tested skilled [...]
In brief: Australia’s Business Innovation and Investment Program (subclass 188) stopped accepting new applications on 31 July 2024. Three pathways that Hong Kong applicants may wish to compare are Australia’s invitation-only National Innovation visa (NIV), New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus (AIP), and New Zealand’s Business Investor Work Visa (BIV). They [...]
New Zealand’s general election is scheduled for Saturday, 7 November 2026. On 11 September, New Zealand First announced campaign proposals covering immigration and citizenship. These are party campaign commitments, not current law or policies already in force. Whether they proceed will depend on the election outcome and any subsequent parliamentary [...]
VETASSESS assesses skills for a range of designated occupations in Australia’s migration system. On 7 August 2026, it announced that fees for a number of Professional Skills Assessment services rose from 9 September 2026. This guide summarises the affected services and what applicants should check. At a glance: The change [...]
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) formally implemented major reforms to the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) on 24 August 2026. Part of the government’s “Going for Growth” programme, the changes aim to broaden skilled migration eligibility while keeping the system aligned with New Zealand’s long-term economic and labour market needs. In brief: [...]
New Zealand and Australia share similar cultural roots as Oceania nations, but differ meaningfully in economic structure, skilled migration systems, investment visa thresholds, and cost of living. This guide compares both destinations across multiple dimensions, to help Hong Kong applicants — based on their own career background, capital scale, and [...]
Commonwealth Bank’s latest State of the States report, released on 15 September 2026, shows Queensland overtaking Western Australia as Australia’s top-performing economy. South Australia was the biggest improver, rising to second place. For Hong Kong applicants considering state-nominated skilled visas (subclass 190 or 491) or business and investment pathways, the [...]
New Zealand’s education system spans three tiers: Early Childhood Education (ECE) (ages 0-5), compulsory education (primary through secondary, Years 1-13), and higher education, with 8 public universities — all overseen by the Ministry of Education and internationally recognized through NZQA. Education is often a major consideration for Hong Kong families [...]
On 3 September 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 229 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through Express Entry to physicians with Canadian work experience. Key Details of This Draw Draw category: Physicians with Canadian Work Experience Invitations issued: 229 ITAs CRS cut-off: 198 points Profile deadline: Express Entry profiles [...]
